The University of Manchester
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) Assistant (Curriculum and Programmes)
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Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Assistant
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute administrative support to the delivery of taught Master’s and Undergraduate programmes within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Dealing with student enquiries via email, on the phone, and face-to-face.
- Maintaining student records and updating university systems accurately.
- Producing official documentation such as letters and programme handbooks.
- Updating programme and course unit information in Canvas and Campus Solutions.
- Assisting students with the registration process and providing administrative support for teaching staff and students.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
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Essential Criteria:
- Experience of working with administrative processes.
- Good oral and written communication skills with an ability to deal with a wide range of people.
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise work in a busy environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
- Digital literacy, with a familiarity with standard IT packages.
Desirable Criteria:
- Competent in the use of databases and student systems.
- Administrative experience within a higher education environment supporting programme administration.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our Benefits
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays.
- Purple Place employee discount platform.
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
- Name: Nicola Alexander
- Email Address: nicola.alexander@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical and job portal support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
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